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BJP Close To 100 Mark In Rajya Sabha

BJP Close To 100 Mark In Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

The only occasion when the BJP had 100 seats in the Upper House was in 2022.

Bihar Caste Survey: Nitish-Lalu Master Stroke?

Bihar Caste Survey: Nitish-Lalu Master Stroke?

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Political watchers say the caste survey report was made public to play the OBC-EBC card and stall the BJP's campaign to win most of Bihar's 40 Lok Sabha seats.

Who was in the room when Modi-Biden met?

Who was in the room when Modi-Biden met?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Defence is at the heart of the India-United relationship, so it is interesting that General Lloyd Austin, the US secretary for defense, was not among the officials present when Joe Biden met Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi for their first meeting since Biden became president in January.

SC refuses to bar Bihar from releasing more caste data, but...

SC refuses to bar Bihar from releasing more caste data, but...

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday questioned the Bihar government as to why it published its caste survey data but refused to restrain it from making public further data, and said it may examine if the state has power to conduct such an exercise.

First Look: Vivek, Riteish, Aftab's Grand Masti

First Look: Vivek, Riteish, Aftab's Grand Masti

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

U'khand BJP leader's son arrested over murder of girl

U'khand BJP leader's son arrested over murder of girl

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

Pulkit Arya is the son of Vinod Arya, a BJP leader from Haridwar.

How SKY, Raina Celebrated Karva Chauth

How SKY, Raina Celebrated Karva Chauth

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Karva Chauth 2023 was celebrated across India on Wednesday.

Asian Games Hockey: India men maul Singapore for second big win

Asian Games Hockey: India men maul Singapore for second big win

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

India scored another thumping victory in the men's hockey tournament at the Asian Games, thrashing Singapore 16-1.

BJP wave in MP, captures Congress bastion Chhindwara

BJP wave in MP, captures Congress bastion Chhindwara

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

With all 29 under its belt, the BJP became the first political party to achieve such a feat after 40 years in Madhya Pradesh.

7 newborns die in hospital blaze in Delhi; owner arrested

7 newborns die in hospital blaze in Delhi; owner arrested

Rediff.com26 May 2024

The officials of the Delhi Fire Services said the blaze broke out at the children's hospital in Shahdara on Saturday night.

Gen Rawat's chopper crashed minutes before reaching destination

Gen Rawat's chopper crashed minutes before reaching destination

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

The chopper took off at 11.48 am from the Sulur Air Base and was reported to be missing at around 12.22 pm, sources informed.

Will Rajnath Fix Agnipath Scheme?

Will Rajnath Fix Agnipath Scheme?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

Will Modi 3.0 also see theaterisation of India's armed forces?

'I'm Not Fat. I'm Curvy'

'I'm Not Fat. I'm Curvy'

Rediff.com15 May 2024

'I grew up in an environment which is very submissive and conservative. People would judge you if you wore a short skirt.' 'I made my way up from there to Mumbai and landed a big song Aila Re Aila with a huge star like Akshay Kumar.'

Vivek Shokeen packs off Uppal

Vivek Shokeen packs off Uppal

Rediff.com24 May 2006

Indian favourite Karan Rastogi romped to a 6-1, 6-4 victory over Amir Weintraub of Israel

Meet The Real Heroes of India

Meet The Real Heroes of India

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

President Droupadi Murmu conferred 26 Shaurya Chakras (seven posthumous) to personnel of the armed forces, Central Armed Police Forces and state/Union Territory Police during a defence investiture ceremony.

EC ropes in retired IAS/IPS officers to ensure level playing field

EC ropes in retired IAS/IPS officers to ensure level playing field

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

The Election Commission on Tuesday appointed special observers for administrative, security and expenditure monitoring purposes in several states to ensure a level playing field during the upcoming elections.

7 UP cops punished for backing accused in Vivek Tiwari killing

7 UP cops punished for backing accused in Vivek Tiwari killing

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

Pictures on social media show police personnel wearing black armbands in support of their colleagues who were arrested after the tech company executive was shot dead when he refused to stop his car for checking.

Modi's Muslim League, tukde tukde dig at Cong manifesto

Modi's Muslim League, tukde tukde dig at Cong manifesto

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

The Congress has not released a poll manifesto but a declaration of appeasement.

Harmanpreet to lead India in 5-Nations tournament

Harmanpreet to lead India in 5-Nations tournament

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Chief coach Craig Fulton said the tournament will provide younger players the opportunity to experience the pressure of facing some of the top sides in the world.

UP: 6 arrested for 'leaking' exam paper to recruit review officers

UP: 6 arrested for 'leaking' exam paper to recruit review officers

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

The state government cancelled the exam on March 2, following reports that the paper was leaked.

Festivities, polls prompt govt to keep tabs on food price movement

Festivities, polls prompt govt to keep tabs on food price movement

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Amid the ongoing festival season and ahead of the elections for five state assemblies, the Centre is closely monitoring inflation, particularly in food items, to enable it to take steps to increase their supplies. "There is a complete no-nonsense attitude when it comes to food inflation, and instructions have been issued at all levels to be very sensitive to any possible price movements in any commodity," a senior official explained. Sources have said that all departments dealing with food items have been instructed to keep a close eye on all commodities and maintain a weekly record of their price movements.

Paris Olympics: Sreejesh stars as India down Britain to enter semis

Paris Olympics: Sreejesh stars as India down Britain to enter semis

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

P R Sreejesh emerged hero with a superb performance under the bar as the Indian men's hockey team beat Great Britain 4-2 in the shootout to enter the semi-finals.

She's mentally disturbed, says father of Indian woman who's in Pak

She's mentally disturbed, says father of Indian woman who's in Pak

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

He also said it was wrong on her part to go to Pakistan without informing anyone. The woman, Anju (34), was born in Kailor village in Uttar Pradesh and lived in Alwar district of Rajasthan. She and Pakistani national Nasrulla (29) became friends on Facebook in 2019.

Lootere Review: No Jack Sparrow Here!

Lootere Review: No Jack Sparrow Here!

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Lootere deserves points for originality and novelty, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Ranbir-Alia Party, Animal-Style!

Ranbir-Alia Party, Animal-Style!

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

From Vidya Balan to Ayushmann Khurrana, the who's who of Bollywood turned up at Animal's star-studded success bash.

Is Kiara Honeymooning In Kashmir?

Is Kiara Honeymooning In Kashmir?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

Tiger dances in London... Vidya visits Vatican City...Vivek tries Dubai cuisine...

ITBP to manage rush of pilgrims at Kedarnath; 28 tourists dead so far

ITBP to manage rush of pilgrims at Kedarnath; 28 tourists dead so far

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Since the yatra began, as many as 28 tourists en route to Kedarnath have died due to various reasons.

Love jihad strikes again: Girl 'abducted, forcibly converted'

Love jihad strikes again: Girl 'abducted, forcibly converted'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

An incident of a minor girl allegedly forced to embrace Islam after being abducted and married has come to light in the Bhagalpur district of Bihar.

AAP's Sanjay Singh promised favours in excise 'scam': ED

AAP's Sanjay Singh promised favours in excise 'scam': ED

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

"The investigation has revealed that Singh had assured to get changes through Manish Sisodia in the then proposed Excise Policy of 2020-21 to increase the brand registration criterion for IMFL brands at the behest of Amit Arora and Dinesh Arora.

Happy Birthday, Kishore Kumar!

Happy Birthday, Kishore Kumar!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Asian Games: HI names 39-member men's core probable group for camp

Asian Games: HI names 39-member men's core probable group for camp

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

With clock ticking down fast for the upcoming edition of the Asian Games, Hockey India named a 39-member core probable group for the Senior Men's National Coaching Camp.

After EC crackdown, TMC seeks SC-monitored LS poll

After EC crackdown, TMC seeks SC-monitored LS poll

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

The Election Commission of India (ECI) directed the removal of West Bengal DGP Rajeev Kumar and mandated the appointment of Vivek Sahay, once suspended by the poll panel, as the new state police chief, with the TMC accusing the BJP of controlling the constitutional body.

After Kashmir Files, It's The Vaccine War

After Kashmir Files, It's The Vaccine War

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

After making the blockbuster The Kashmir Files, Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri plunges headlong into another hard-hitting film, this time on the COVID vaccine.

Railway-gate: Bansal's nephew, 3 others sent to CBI custody

Railway-gate: Bansal's nephew, 3 others sent to CBI custody

Rediff.com4 May 2013

During the hearing, CBI told the court that they need to arrest Samir Singhani and one Rahul to unearth the entire conspiracy and for that custodial interrogation of the accused was necessary.

Ayodhya set for Ram Lalla's Surya tilak on first Ram Navami post-consecration

Ayodhya set for Ram Lalla's Surya tilak on first Ram Navami post-consecration

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

This would be the first Ram Navami since the consecration of the Ram idol at the new temple, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 22. The system was tested by the scientists on Tuesday.

Key contests to watch for, from Rae Bareli to Thiruvananthapuram

Key contests to watch for, from Rae Bareli to Thiruvananthapuram

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

A number of high-profile electoral battles, starring veterans and debutants, formidable opponents and unlikely contestants, feature in Tuesday's outcome.

Dimple Yadav Hits The Campaign Trail

Dimple Yadav Hits The Campaign Trail

Rediff.com9 May 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on Monday.

People will now see battle of Mahabharata: Mahua Moitra

People will now see battle of Mahabharata: Mahua Moitra

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

Ethics Committee Chairman Vinod Kumar Sonkar tabled the panel's first report when the House re-convened at noon after an adjournment during the Question Hour.

President approves 4 posthumous Kirti Chakras, 11 Shaurya Chakras

President approves 4 posthumous Kirti Chakras, 11 Shaurya Chakras

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

President Droupadi Murmu has approved 76 gallantry awards, including four Kirti Chakras posthumously and 11 Shaurya Chakras to personnel of the security forces, on the eve of the 77th Independence Day, officials said.